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Truth be told, it's been YEARS since I took what *I* thought was a proper vacation. And I mean more than just heading up north for holidays and family birthdays.
Getting a hotel at the "local*" shore in early May is actually not as bad as I thought. Local being a 3 1/2 hour drive with ZERO traffic. Figured I could swing 3 nights, mid week.
Booked it - through AAA because for an extra $10 a night they let me cancel any time and I'm paranoid - and put in for the full week off at work. I believe this is critical, having a few days at the start and end of every vacation where you just...chill is critical. Lets you get in the vacation mindset at the start, and lets you take care of weekend sundries at the end.
But I got my beach chair, my fishing license is up to date, and my audiobook catalog is from here to Spain.
TungstenOrbital
I want to use AAA for their travel deals, but seeing as I'm not a member nor do I have a license I can't
emu314159127001
I'm glad you took time off, but really sad we know you're a fellow American by the way you call that a "proper vacation."
HassyWan
2 years!!! Settle down you rich freaky devil!
gemaeuer
Enjoy it, and grab a drink/smoke/extra food serving for those of us who have never had a vacation lol
Ilikestyx
My last vacation was in 2020, hoping to get back to travelling someday.
Sternfeuer
I'm happy that you are able to take a few days off, but as a German i'm also sad that you live, where 3 days count as a "proper" vacation. A lot of employers here in Germany insist/encourage that their workers take at least 2, better 3 consecutive weeks of vacation at, to properly wind down from work.
GenesisAmadeus
Caregivers don't get vacations
HighSorcerer
Going on a vacation? Well sounds like
carbonr1
2017 for us. Can't afford it.
xj4low
Look at Mr money pants over here taking a vacation every 2 years. My last vacation where we went somewhere out of state was never.
dixxienormus
I live in a civilised country where 3 nights at the beach is only a long weekend.
Whenthepiecesaresmalltaketwo
Spectacular Advice! Those buffer days took us forever to figure out! Makes the transition so much nicer
kaijuuGold
dont forget the sunscreen
rezpawner
They won't need it. They are going at night. A weird time to visit the beach, but we shouldn't judge.
fubizdaddie
My last vacation was during the Boston marathon bombing. I was staying with friends in Boston, so it's easy to remember.
marquettegoldeneagles
Same! Going to NOLA for my 40th birthday! Have fun, you deserve it!
GorillaPowers
Going on a cruise in April cause fuck it
nachosyndicate
We always have a buffer day after we get back from vacation. Highly recommend for decompression. Congrats on your holiday!
anobviousthrowawayaccountduh
Man... my last vacation was in 2007. Was going to spend a weekend at an amusement park with a friend last year but they jacked the prices so we didn't go.
grimmgaming
I haven't been on a real vacation since 2013, the closest thing was a weekend in St. Louis for a convention. It just seems like an expensive relic of the past, these mythical vacations... Everyone deserves a few weeks off away from their normal lives. Heck, if it were up to me, if I had the power I'd make it MANDATORY to vacation away from work a few weeks out of the year. It's good for the mind, body and soul.
WeatherWiz
You deserve it, have fun!!
Newdonster
Take care of yourself, no one else is going to. Have fun (whether you want to or not).
freakdiablo
iamthemurray
Me too! I always need at least a day to get resettled after a vacation
Ehvilmonkey
Came home from Paris yesterday and next booked flights immidetly to Warsow for summer. Love travelling' going to finally see The warning live.
itsjustplaid
Don't forget to take a walk by the water for at least 20 minutes, barefoot. (Well, unless there are obvious hazards around or something.) Beach hotels are awesome, and the sound of the waves are just a nice thing to fall asleep to.
freakdiablo
The hotel is within a block from the beach, so I fully plan to walk barefoot daily. I'm also hoping, with it being a block from the beach that means I get some wave audio 24/7.
Raventhief
Vay-kay-shun?
NZSheeps
I feel that. I've got two weeks off at the end of the month for a holiday in Tamriel. First decent (non-hospitalised) break in years.
Doismellbacon
Seriously
Dailywitchery
You will never be on your death bed and think I should've worked more. Enjoy yourself!
freakdiablo
Honestly, I saw the reverse - it motivated me. I spend a non-zero amount of time every night wondering...What do I do tomorrow? What do I do next week?
Gearing up for a trip to the coast soon-ish gives me a piece to look forward to. Gives me a reason to wake up in the morning.
HenryLongfellowIII
I time my life by trips and the intervals between. Like the ticking of a mortal metronome.
burningcouchwv
I yearn for places I will never see
633k
Hell yeah! You deserve it! Relax and enjoy :3
freakdiablo
whyforetho
Wow a wild 633k spotted. Hope you've been doing okay.
633k
Hi :3 thank you. I have been doing well.